by Peter Boonshaft | Oct 7, 2025 | Boonshaft's Blog
If I asked you to fix a loose screw on a wall fixture, would you grab a hammer out of your toolkit? Or a saw? Or a chisel? Probably not. Because you know the best thing to use to accomplish that goal is a screwdriver. Well, I often think of the shape of our left hand...
by Peter Boonshaft | Sep 30, 2025 | Boonshaft's Blog
I have always believed that the warm-up portion of any rehearsal can be incredibly fruitful – or the biggest waste – of time. And of all the things we need to accomplish during that potentially valuable time, I think the most significant one is not something they will...
by Peter Boonshaft | Sep 29, 2025 | Bandroom Tips
In this episode, Dr. Peter Boonshaft shares practical advice to help students make their practice time more effective and enjoyable. From small mindset shifts to creative strategies, these tips will inspire musicians of all levels to get the most out of their practice...
by Peter Boonshaft | Sep 23, 2025 | Boonshaft's Blog
It took me a long time, a lot of decades, but I finally figured out what we, as teachers, really are. You’re thinking musician, educator, administrator, counselor, accountant, bookkeeper, psychologist, motivator, public relations specialist, and a thousand other...
by Peter Boonshaft | Sep 16, 2025 | Boonshaft's Blog
I saw an advertisement while walking through an airport today. It read, “Tomorrow will be nothing like today.” And it bothered me, but I couldn’t figure out why. As I thought about it, I came to realize why. Yes, in many ways, I do hope tomorrow will be nothing like...